In what respects did the 1970s mark a low point in U.S. history?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
a. The 1970s signaled a shift from the age of unlimited possibilities to the age of limits.
b. This change in attitude was symbolized by Jimmy Carter’s “malaise speech,” in which he urged Americans to live with limits.
c. For the first time, Americans lost confidence that the future would be better than the present.
d. The economy was plagued by inflation and unemployment.
e. The oil shocks of 1973–1974 and 1979 exacerbated the economic crisis.
f. Events such as the Iran hostage crisis revealed the weakness of the United States in world affairs.
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a. Nubia b. Niger c. Bantu d. Garamantes
The Peloponnesian War represented
a. the shattering of the spiritual foundation of Hellenic society. b. the triumph of civic duty over individualism. c. the replacement of extremism with moderation. d. the vindication and acceptance of Athenian imperialism. e. all of the above
The Roman and Han Empires had all of the following traits in common EXCEPT
A. a similar social and economic structures. B. a society centered on the family. C. an agriculturally-based economy. D. large populations. E. relative stability of its leadership.
Why did disputes erupt among the Republican Party when Taft took office?
A) Taft began to side with progressive Republicans, emphasizing the differences between them and the Democrats. B) Roosevelt’s forceful personality had concealed or managed the conflicts, but when he left office the conflicts reemerged. C) Just before leaving office, Roosevelt had sown seeds of discontent with his conservation, labor, and education reforms. D) Taft was an unlikable man who quickly created resentment from voters, even those who were his supporters. E) Taft was so strong-willed and opinionated that he alienated even members of his own political party.